Your horoscope

By Jacqueline Bigar

Published 5:13 pm, Thursday, September 18, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: This year you tend to be emotionally guarded, not for any particular reason — you just feel more comfortable that way. If you are single, relating to you could be challenging, as you do not easily share your feelings. As a result, you are more liable to be hurt. If you are attached, your sweetie could become a little insecure because of this change. You will benefit from spending more one-on-one time together. You might want to do a workshop on communication together. Leo has a strong ego and can be proud. You seem to understand this sign well.

The stars show the kind of day you'll have: 5-dynamic; 4-positive; 3-average; 2-so-so; 1-difficult.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) • ★★★★ Your imagination and penchant for fun are likely to come out, though you could feel uncomfortable at the last minute, as if you need to rethink your plans. Take care of an ongoing responsibility in the best, most effective way possible. Tonight: A must appearance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • ★★★ You might opt to stay close to home. If you're working, work from home. You could hear news from a friend that will make you want to shift gears and daydream. Make an adjustment regarding a pending trip, or schedule a getaway in the near future. Tonight: Order in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • ★★★★★ You have a flair for words. Use that ability to help a loved one or dear friend who might not be comfortable with recent changes. Your perspective mixed with a touch of humor will prove to be very healing. Pat yourself on the back! Tonight: Meet up with friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) •★★★★ Everyone gets possessive from time to time, but you seem to be having a major attack of the green-eyed monster. Schedule a long-desired trip or buy tickets to a favorite concert. You clearly are in need of a distraction! Tonight: A loved one changes his or her tune.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) •★★★★★ You will be on top of your game right now, no matter what situation you find yourself in. Your personality tends to attract many people. Learn to say "no" more often, or establish stronger boundaries if need be. Only you know what will work. Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •★★★ Once your creativity emerges, it sometimes can be hard to restrain. Enjoy yourself, yet be willing to adapt plans for a key person in your life. You might be uncomfortable with the many fast changes today presents. Learn to go with the flow. Tonight: Be a wild thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • ★★★★ You will be surrounded by people today. Because of your friendly disposition, your popularity is high. Don't hesitate to use it to support a project or goal. Others will respond in kind to your imagination and ideas. Tonight: Out with your pals and admirers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • ★★★ You could be one of the few people who gets stuck holding down the fort for others. Know that you can ask them to return the favor later. You might enjoy getting into a project or two and not worrying so much about your other responsibilities. Tonight: In the limelight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • ★★★★ You'll be a bundle of energy today. You could stress others out if they feel the need to keep up with you. A family member might want to have an important talk with you. Do whatever you need to do to help this person relax. Tonight: Try out a new blues or jazz spot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •★★★★ Don't hold on to pent-up anger; it is quite possible that you aren't even aware of how angry you might be. You often suppress your feelings, but do not be surprised if this backfires on you. Those who care will be receptive despite any tantrums! Tonight: Cozy up over dinner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • ★★★★★ Others will seek you out so much so that you might need to adapt your plans. Be careful, as one area of your life needs tending. Keep your eye on a long-term goal, and you will know exactly what to do. Do not hesitate to go for what you want. Tonight: The only answer is "yes."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •★★★★ A meeting could prove to be very different from what you originally had anticipated. Do not hesitate to zero in on what you want. You could feel as if it is time for a change in your diet or routine. If you feel that it would make a difference, go for it. Tonight: Play it easy.